New hotel to open near Heathrow

People travelling through Heathrow Airport will soon have an extra accommodation option available to them with the opening of a new Ramada hotel.

The establishment, which is set to open on September 17th, is situated close to the M4, the M25 and the airport and will provide 200 rooms.

Hotel facilities will include full workstations, wireless internet access and flat-screen LDC televisions in every room, as well as internet connectivity in all public areas.

General manager Martin Taylor said: "This brand new addition to our portfolio, with its enviable location, contemporary style and comfort and superb facilities may prove to be the perfect place to stay on the Heathrow strip.

"Guests can expect to come to us to recharge, refresh and unwind in what we believe is a preferred and more personable alternative to other hotels in the area."

Heathrow Airport is the busiest air travel hub in the UK and regularly hosts flights from the world's largest airlines, including American Airlines, Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa.

International destinations accessible from Heathrow Airport include Bangkok, Singapore, Prague and Vancouver.

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